Felis
star · Hydra · 4.9ᵐ
Orange star in Hydra.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Felis around the year 1412.
About 3 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Felis in?
Felis lies in Hydra.
Is Felis visible to the naked eye?
4.9ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Felis?
Best observed in February.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 9h 55m · −19° 01′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Hydra
- How to observe
- 4.9ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- K5III — orange star
- Absolute magnitude
- -1.4ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈322 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~614 light years
- Designation
- HIP 48615
Observing tip
Stars stay points at any magnification: aim your telescope for colour, brightness and companions, not detail.
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | 11° | 131° |
| +55° | 16° | 125° |
| +45° | 26° | 117° |
| +30° | 41° | 112° |
| 0° | 71° | 109° |
| −35° | 74° | 113° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 02:09 |
| February | 00:02 |
| March | 22:17 |
| April | 20:23 |
| May | 18:29 |
| June | 16:23 |
| July | 14:19 |
| August | 12:18 |
| September | 10:25 |
| October | 08:36 |
| November | 06:36 |
| December | 04:27 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.